Barrons 12 Flashcards

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1
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Clamor

A

Noise

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Clemency

A

Disposition to be lenient; mildness, as of weather

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3
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Clout

A

Great influence (especially political or social)

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4
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Coagulate

A

To thicken; congeal; clot

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5
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Coalesce

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To combine; fuse

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Codify

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To arrange (laws, rules) as a code; to classify

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7
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Coercion

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Use of force to get someone to obey

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Cogent

A

Convincing

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Cogitate

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To think over

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Cognizance

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Knowledge

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11
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Coin

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  1. To make coins

2. To invent or fabricate

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12
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Collate

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To examine in order to verify authenticity; arrange in order

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13
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Collateral

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Security given for loan

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14
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Collusion

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Conspiring in a fraudulent scheme

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15
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Comeuppance

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Rebuke; deserts

A punishment of fate someone serves

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16
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Commandeer

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To draft for military purposes; to take for public use

17
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Commensurate

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Equal with extent

18
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Commiserate

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To feel or express pity or sympathy for

19
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Commodious

A

Spacious and comfortable

20
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Compelling

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Overpowering